Research Administration Specialist

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal development and processing for approval, signature, and submission to external sponsors.
• Prepare proposal packages in sponsor portals and assist faculty with routing through internal systems like InfoEd (GeauxGrants).
• Review proposals for compliance with sponsor requests, university procedures, and policies.
• Provide administrative support for grants and contracts, including transmitting account requests and routing amendments.
• Maintain College of Science records for proposals and awards and assist with research reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, and university offices such as the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• For Specialist 2 level: One year of related experience in research administration or grant management in a university setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to succeed in a deadline-driven environment.
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Three years of experience in pre-award research administration with federal grant applications (e.g., NSF, NIH, NASA, and DOE).
• Thorough understanding of federal grant regulations and their implementation in higher education.
• One year of professional experience in a university setting.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Various leave options and paid holidays.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities and employee discounts.

About the Company

Louisiana State University is the state's flagship land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. LSU researchers work on a wide range of innovations to improve quality of life, studying critical issues such as disease management, coastal protection, and energy. The university comprises nine institutions and is committed to providing extensive graduate research opportunities and employing nationally competitive faculty.